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noun[C]
a reference book or supplementary study guide, especially one used to help understand school subjects or prepare for exams
chamgoseo
Pronunciation
Etymology
Sino-Korean compound from 參考書: 參考 meaning “reference; consultation” and 書 meaning “book.”
Examples
시험 준비를 위해 참고서를 샀다.
siheom junbireul wihae chamgoseoreul satda
I bought a study guide to prepare for the exam.
이 참고서는 설명이 쉽고 문제가 많다.
i chamgoseoneun seolmyeongi swipgo munjega manta
This study guide has easy explanations and many problems.
선생님은 수업 시간에 참고서를 보지 말라고 하셨다.
seonsaengnimeun sueop sigane chamgoseoreul boji mallago hasyeotda
The teacher told us not to look at reference books during class.
Character Breakdown
참
cham
reference; participation; related to 參
고
go
consideration; examination; related to 考
서
seo
book; writing; related to 書
Collocations
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